Clayton Summerfest to return August 10

Less than a week remains before the annual Clayton Summerfest comes to the streets of Clayton Saturday, Aug. 10.

Festival organizer Lois McNeil said a host of activities have been planned to run from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. that day. Most of the events will take place at Memorial Park along State Street.

Events planned for the daylong festival are:— 7 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at the Clayton Fire Department’s hall, 11029 Center St.— 10 a.m.: Classic car and bike competitive show on State Street. Judging will take place at 12:30 p.m., with the winners to be announced at 2 p.m.— 11 a.m.: The annual parade will commence, followed by a special program at Memorial Park. Other events to follow include the annual queen contest and a flag-raising ceremony. Lineup for the parade will start at 10:30 a.m.—n Noon: The merchants drawing will take place.— 1 p.m.: Crafts for children.— 1:30 p.m.: The annual talent show.— 2 to 4 p.m.: Musical entertainment by Bart Glisson.— 4 p.m.: Bicycle raffle, 50-50 raffle.— 5 to 8 p.m.: Bingo tournaments at the fire hall.— 7 p.m.: Annual street dance, running until midnight. Brian Harper will DJ the dance.— 10 pm.: Fireworks in the park along State Street.— 11 p.m.: Festival ends.